University of Southern California
Research Coordinator II
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Overview USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Clinical Investigations Support Office (CISO) is seeking a Research Coordinator II to join its team. The position serves as a lead, coordinating aspects of clinical research including study recruitment, scheduling of study-related tests and follow up of enrolled patients. This position requires a person with prior experience as a protocol coordinator. This person works independently, yet is able to relate well with physicians, patients, peers, data managers, and other hospital personnel. The Coordinator is accountable to the Medical Director and Associate Director of CISO and to the Principal Investigators with whom he/she works. This person is familiar with and adheres to the policies and procedures of the hospital where working. The Coordinator's functions include but are not restricted to those listed below.
Specific Job Functions
Research Protocol Related: On request from supervisor, reviews new protocols prior to CIC approval, looking specifically at necessity and feasibility of required study tests, treatment & dose modification, and drug toxicities. Provide feedback regarding time or effort to facilitate budget set up.
Serves as a lead assisting with planning and staffing of project operations based on proposed research activities and timelines.
Provides guidance and direction to investigators, study personnel and patients.
Communicates with study team to ensure that study is conducted as written so that scientific questions are answered.
Conducts ongoing assessment of protocol deviations and violations.
Participates in NCI, FDA and pharmaceutical audits and is knowledgeable of their regulations, especially concerning the reporting of Serious Adverse Events. Enters SAE into iStar for reporting to the IRB and notifies Data Manager.
Interacts with monitors/auditors from the sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.
Enters patient registration data into café database; ensures that patient response to therapy is entered accurately at Off Treatment.
Helps generate study results for investigator on request.
Provides assistance and input for publishing study results.
Keeps Data Manager updated at all times for On Study and Off Treatment/Off Study of patients.
Assists with training and demonstrating techniques or procedures to less experienced coordinators.
Determines patient eligibility after the patient has been consented; ensures that written informed consent is obtained using correct version of the IRB-approved and stamped and dated Informed Consent. Answers patient’s questions regarding study and toxicities.
Schedules necessary tests and calculates correct dose of drug to be administered based on BSA. Subsequent dose modifications based on toxicity may require recalculation.
Ensures correct date for return clinic appointments or hospital admissions; schedules or ensures that required tests and procedures for follow-up are done.
If patient is seen at outside facility, corresponds with outside physician to ensure protocol is followed and required tests and procedures are performed.
Works with Research Pharmacist in maintaining accuracy of drug logs, obtains and transports investigational drugs, and follows CISO SOP.
Handles pharmacokinetics/blood draws: arranges admission to CTU, fills specimen request slips, coordinates drawing of samples with clinical lab, processes samples, stores appropriately, and supervises packing, transporting, shipping to sponsor per IATA and sponsor guidelines.
Ensures Quality of Life questionnaires are completed; obtains data for CRFs, may be responsible for completion of some CRFs.
Patient Care Related Physician/Investigator Interaction: Discusses patient eligibility questions and any patient concerns; liaison between patient and physician on medical problems; notifies physician of Serious Adverse Event; keeps physician updated; discusses toxicities, protocol deviations, or violations that may require protocol revision.
Ensures tumor measurements are obtained and calculates responses; ensures physician signs the Tumor Flow Sheet.
Patient Interaction: Screens for potential protocol patients; coordinates pre-study evaluations and determines final eligibility; follows up with patients; assesses psychosocial needs; conducts thorough pre-study assessment; educates patient on toxicities; triages calls to physician; sees patient at each visit for toxicity assessment; documents and reports adverse reactions; modifies drug dose if necessary.
Hospital Staff Interaction: Resource person for protocol study questions; communicates patient-related problems to staff nurses, social workers, home health coordinators; works closely with pharmacists and hospital nurses to ensure protocol agents are administered accurately; coordinates specimens processing and transport; obtains PI signature for standardized orders; ensures sponsor lab kits delivered to CTU; collaborates with various disciplines for recruitment and trial conduct; complies with hospital regulations; completes Research Order Form after each visit for billing.
Patient Coverage During Absences From Work: Makes arrangements for coverage with peers; coordinates with program coordinators; contacts CISO Associate Director for assistance if coverage not arranged.
Requirements Strong medical background, foreign medical graduate desirable.
Prior experience as Protocol Coordinator in clinical oncology research.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well with many people and in different disciplines.
Completes Human Subject Training, HIPAA, GCP and Sexual Harassment online courses.
Takes Bloodborne Pathogens class online and obtains shipping certificate.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Details Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Skills: Administrative or research experience; knowledge of medical environment and terminology; knowledge of federal, state, and institutional research regulations and GCP & HIPAA; proficient with MS Office; effective communication and writing; ability to multi‑task; ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Preferred Experience: 2 years
Preferred Field of Expertise: Health and Medical Services, Laboratory and Research
Hourly rate range: $35.03 – $43.79
Job ID: REQ20168389 | Posted Date: 10/21/2025
University of Southern California considers qualified applicants with criminal records consistent with applicable laws and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. USC will consider all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
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Research Coordinator II
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University of Southern California
6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Research Coordinator II
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University of Southern California
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Overview USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Clinical Investigations Support Office (CISO) is seeking a Research Coordinator II to join its team. The position serves as a lead, coordinating aspects of clinical research including study recruitment, scheduling of study-related tests and follow up of enrolled patients. This position requires a person with prior experience as a protocol coordinator. This person works independently, yet is able to relate well with physicians, patients, peers, data managers, and other hospital personnel. The Coordinator is accountable to the Medical Director and Associate Director of CISO and to the Principal Investigators with whom he/she works. This person is familiar with and adheres to the policies and procedures of the hospital where working. The Coordinator's functions include but are not restricted to those listed below.
Specific Job Functions
Research Protocol Related: On request from supervisor, reviews new protocols prior to CIC approval, looking specifically at necessity and feasibility of required study tests, treatment & dose modification, and drug toxicities. Provide feedback regarding time or effort to facilitate budget set up.
Serves as a lead assisting with planning and staffing of project operations based on proposed research activities and timelines.
Provides guidance and direction to investigators, study personnel and patients.
Communicates with study team to ensure that study is conducted as written so that scientific questions are answered.
Conducts ongoing assessment of protocol deviations and violations.
Participates in NCI, FDA and pharmaceutical audits and is knowledgeable of their regulations, especially concerning the reporting of Serious Adverse Events. Enters SAE into iStar for reporting to the IRB and notifies Data Manager.
Interacts with monitors/auditors from the sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.
Enters patient registration data into café database; ensures that patient response to therapy is entered accurately at Off Treatment.
Helps generate study results for investigator on request.
Provides assistance and input for publishing study results.
Keeps Data Manager updated at all times for On Study and Off Treatment/Off Study of patients.
Assists with training and demonstrating techniques or procedures to less experienced coordinators.
Determines patient eligibility after the patient has been consented; ensures that written informed consent is obtained using correct version of the IRB-approved and stamped and dated Informed Consent. Answers patient’s questions regarding study and toxicities.
Schedules necessary tests and calculates correct dose of drug to be administered based on BSA. Subsequent dose modifications based on toxicity may require recalculation.
Ensures correct date for return clinic appointments or hospital admissions; schedules or ensures that required tests and procedures for follow-up are done.
If patient is seen at outside facility, corresponds with outside physician to ensure protocol is followed and required tests and procedures are performed.
Works with Research Pharmacist in maintaining accuracy of drug logs, obtains and transports investigational drugs, and follows CISO SOP.
Handles pharmacokinetics/blood draws: arranges admission to CTU, fills specimen request slips, coordinates drawing of samples with clinical lab, processes samples, stores appropriately, and supervises packing, transporting, shipping to sponsor per IATA and sponsor guidelines.
Ensures Quality of Life questionnaires are completed; obtains data for CRFs, may be responsible for completion of some CRFs.
Patient Care Related Physician/Investigator Interaction: Discusses patient eligibility questions and any patient concerns; liaison between patient and physician on medical problems; notifies physician of Serious Adverse Event; keeps physician updated; discusses toxicities, protocol deviations, or violations that may require protocol revision.
Ensures tumor measurements are obtained and calculates responses; ensures physician signs the Tumor Flow Sheet.
Patient Interaction: Screens for potential protocol patients; coordinates pre-study evaluations and determines final eligibility; follows up with patients; assesses psychosocial needs; conducts thorough pre-study assessment; educates patient on toxicities; triages calls to physician; sees patient at each visit for toxicity assessment; documents and reports adverse reactions; modifies drug dose if necessary.
Hospital Staff Interaction: Resource person for protocol study questions; communicates patient-related problems to staff nurses, social workers, home health coordinators; works closely with pharmacists and hospital nurses to ensure protocol agents are administered accurately; coordinates specimens processing and transport; obtains PI signature for standardized orders; ensures sponsor lab kits delivered to CTU; collaborates with various disciplines for recruitment and trial conduct; complies with hospital regulations; completes Research Order Form after each visit for billing.
Patient Coverage During Absences From Work: Makes arrangements for coverage with peers; coordinates with program coordinators; contacts CISO Associate Director for assistance if coverage not arranged.
Requirements Strong medical background, foreign medical graduate desirable.
Prior experience as Protocol Coordinator in clinical oncology research.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well with many people and in different disciplines.
Completes Human Subject Training, HIPAA, GCP and Sexual Harassment online courses.
Takes Bloodborne Pathogens class online and obtains shipping certificate.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Details Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Skills: Administrative or research experience; knowledge of medical environment and terminology; knowledge of federal, state, and institutional research regulations and GCP & HIPAA; proficient with MS Office; effective communication and writing; ability to multi‑task; ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Preferred Experience: 2 years
Preferred Field of Expertise: Health and Medical Services, Laboratory and Research
Hourly rate range: $35.03 – $43.79
Job ID: REQ20168389 | Posted Date: 10/21/2025
University of Southern California considers qualified applicants with criminal records consistent with applicable laws and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. USC will consider all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
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